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Swiss government wants more leeway to export war materiel

Federal Council wants more leeway for the export of war material

This content was published on Feb 12, 2025 The Swiss parliament will decide on whether the government is to be given more leeway in authorising exports of war materiel if the situation requires it.

Mandatory EU referendum not possible according to Council Commission

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Mandatory EU referendum not possible, says Swiss commission

This content was published on Feb 12, 2025 Switzerland's treaties with the European Union cannot be subject to a mandatory referendum. This is the opinion of the majority of the responsible committee of the House of Representatives.

Federal Councillor Rösti proposes AI summit in Switzerland

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Swiss government minister proposes AI summit in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 11, 2025 Swiss government minister Albert Rösti has proposed holding a summit on artificial intelligence in Switzerland.

Science Alliance warns against Federal Council's cost-cutting plans

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Science alliance warns against Swiss government’s cost-cutting plans

This content was published on Feb 11, 2025 An alliance of research and science institutions have warned of dire consequences if the Swiss government goes ahead with its austerity package.

Corruption: no improvement in Switzerland, according to Transparency

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Switzerland receives poor marks in fight against public sector corruption

This content was published on Feb 11, 2025 Switzerland is not improving in the fight against corruption according to the Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International.

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Environmental responsibility initiative: the winners and losers speak

This content was published on Feb 10, 2025 Opponents and supporters of the unsuccessful initiative explain the significance of the result.

What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?

Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?

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Half the Swiss army’s M113 armoured vehicles rehabilitated

This content was published on Feb 10, 2025 Half of the Swiss army's 248 M113 grenadier armoured vehicles are back on the road after being temporarily decommisioned.

In the front row from left to right: Olivia Senn, Young Greens campaigner, Linus Dolder, Young Greens member Magdalena Erni, Co-President of the Young Greens, Mirjam Hostetmann, President of JUSO, react to the projected rejection of the only federal initiative on the ballot, the “environmental responsibility initiative”, on Sunday February 9, 2025.

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Green vote failure: ‘Swiss voters don’t like bans’

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 The “environmental responsibility initiative” wanted a rapid transition to a sustainable economy. Political analyst Cloé Jans explains why it failed.

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Minimum wage narrowly rejected in canton Basel Country

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 The Unia trade union initiative had called for a minimum wage of CHF22 ($24.20) per hour for all employees working in the canton.

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